
Recycle Your Batteries for Circular Economy Month
October is Circular Economy Month! This month invites us to rethink how we use and re-use materials, with a focus on reducing waste, conserving resources, and supporting Canada’s transition to a circular economy.

How are batteries recycled?
What happens after you drop off your used batteries for recycling?
Learn how batteries are recycled, from collection to processing and material recovery.
BC E-Transport Recycling
In British Columbia, we offer a simple and safe way to ensure your entire e-bike is recycled responsibly when it reaches the end of its life.
NEW! Recycle Your Battery-Powered Products (Quebec Only)
Quebec residents can now recycle a wide range of battery-powered products, such as toothbrushes, tools, toys, e-transport devices and more! Learn more about accepted products, then safely recycle them at participating locations across Quebec.

Protect what matters. Be battery safe.
Keep your community and property safe by learning how to properly care for, charge, store and recycle batteries.
Keep Batteries out of the Trash and Recycling Bins
Batteries should NEVER be placed in the trash or regular recycling bins, as they can become damaged and cause fires at waste processing facilities.
Collect, protect, and drop off your batteries every 3 months
The how, what, why and where of household battery recycling.
Learn about Battery Recycling with Smarty and Boxer
Meet Smarty the Smart Container and his sidekick, Boxer the battery collection box!
Our Impact in Canada
Batteries collected in 2025
8,000,000 kg
Batteries collected since 1997
60,000,000 kg
Participating drop-off locations
15,000
































